Vinylthon 2025 to Celebrate its 10th Anniversary

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | 10:49am CT

Vinylthon 2025

The 10th annual Vinylthon is set for April 12 and 13, with over 230 radio stations worldwide gearing up to celebrate the cherished vinyl format. This year, the event is honored to have Joey Santiago, the co-founder and guitarist of the Pixies, as its ambassador. Vinylthon is an annual event for radio stations across the U.S. and the world who want to celebrate the format of vinyl music by playing at least one hour of vinyl-only music on the two days.

Santiago expressed his deep connection to vinyl, stating, "I like the ritual of it. Visiting the record store, your mom-and-pops, it's great. And once they get to know you, they'll know your style." Santiago, who incorporates vinyl listening into his daily routine, shared, "It's part of my social routine where I start the morning with a record! I grab my tea, listen to a whole record, and it gives me a break."

As part of his role, Santiago has recorded an exclusive interview that will be aired on participating stations. The Pixies, who recently released their album "The Night the Zombies Came," are preparing for their upcoming tour across Europe and the USA.

The Vinylthon is organized by the non-profit College Radio Foundation and invites all stations, both commercial and non-commercial, to partake in this celebration of vinyl's enduring appeal. This year, stations broadcasting at least 24 hours of vinyl-only content will receive the 2025 Golden Slipmat Award. In a new initiative, those who extend their broadcast to 48 hours of all-vinyl content will be eligible for the first-ever 2025 Diamond Slipmat Award, sponsored by Glowtronics.

The event will also feature exclusive radio content from notable artists such as Corduroy Brown, The Lone Bellow, Josh Ritter, Joss Stone, among others, ensuring a rich and diverse musical experience for listeners.

Beyond the celebration of vinyl, Vinylthon serves as a charitable event, with proceeds going towards student scholarships aimed at those aspiring to careers in the radio industry. This initiative helps to ensure that the future of broadcasting remains vibrant and robust.

Dr. Rob Quicke, founder of Vinylthon and Director of W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Marshall University, remarked, "We are thrilled to see Vinylthon grow each year, with more stations embracing the unique magic of vinyl. This event is about more than music-it's about community, connection, and supporting the next generation of radio broadcasters. It's not too late for stations to participate."

For those interested in joining the celebration or seeking more information, visit vinylthon.com.